Monnye Kunupi

• Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
• Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
• Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
• Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.

Training

• Certificate in Television Presenting – Birnam Business College
• Advanced Acting – Indigo View Academy

Career Highlights

Lead Roles:
The Throne, Maseko Ties (Seasons 1–4), Gog’shezi’s Christmas, Ekaya Backpackers, Soweto Love, Kasie Love Stories, Ngempela and more

Supporting Roles:
Generations: The Legacy, Kings of Jo’burg, Unmarried, Diepe Waters, 365 Days, A Safe Bet,My girlfriend's Father,Unseen Isibaya, Isidingo, 7de Laan and more

Voice-Over Work:
Campaigns for Build It, Snowflake, Edgars

Corporate Theatre & MC:
Lead – Impala Platinum Theatre | MC – Miss Northern Cape

• Preparing thoroughly for auditions, securing numerous acting roles across different mediums.
• Balancing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus and dedication to acting requirements.
• Developing strong relationships with industry professionals, leading to ongoing collaboration opportunities.
• Mentoring aspiring actors through sharing industry knowledge and advice, contributing to the growth and development of future performers.
• Researching roles by reading material or shadowing people similar to portrayed character.
• Memorizing lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
• Worked with acting coaches to improve skills for auditions.
• Participate actively in script development processes, collaborating with directors for accurate representation of character motivations and emotions.
• Capturing audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.

Hosting Responsibilities:

• Collaborated closely with producers to develop engaging content and curate music that resonates with the target audience.
• Conducted interviews with experts across diverse fields, including health, tourism, African news, and family matters, ensuring informative and high-quality programming.
• Facilitated meaningful conversations and presented content in a clear, professional, and audience-focused manner.

Talent Accusation Manager Responsibilities

• Collaborated with the Station Manager to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
• Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
• Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
• Developed strong relationships with the Station Manager to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.

• Co-produced and hosted a magazine show, directing all music curation and content development.
• Efficiently adapted to unexpected changes during live broadcasts without compromising show quality or professionalism.
• Emphasized listener interaction through call-ins, contests, and social media engagement, fostering a loyal community around the radio show.
• Coordinated successful remote broadcasts for special events, ensuring seamless integration of technical equipment and logistical coordination with event staff.
• Regularly served as the substitute presenter for the current affairs program, demonstrating versatility across different broadcast formats.
• Worked closely with Station Manager and Producer to develop effective advertising campaigns that aligned with client goals while preserving the integrity of the radio show''s format.
• Delivered captivating on-air content by researching, planning, and producing tailored segments for diverse audiences.
• Created customized playlists that resonated with target demographics, contributing to higher listener retention rates.

• Conceptualized, produced, and hosted my own shows, with full responsibility for music curation and programming.
• Contributed to the production and on-air presentation of various music-focused programs, including shows specializing in Jazz, R&B, and Soul.
• Regularly served as the substitute presenter for the current affairs program, demonstrating versatility across different broadcast formats.

Advance Acting For Television & Stage Productions

• Acting on stage versus acting on camera
• Truthfulness and presence in performance
• Exploring and understanding the Psychology of Characters
• Storytelling tools and techniques
• Voice and body language
• Page to stage tools and techniques; text analysis and reading
• Developing critical thinking and personal individuality
• Connecting with an audience; live versus screen
• Connecting and harnessing the skills actors acquire through harnessing personal strengths that they learn to identify in themselves through the process

Focused on acting for stage and screen, script interpretation, voice modulation, and studio performance techniques.

Voice-Over & Presentation Skills:

• Voice modulation, tone, and projection
• Diction, clarity, and enunciation
• Reading scripts for commercials, narration, and promotional content
• Microphone techniques and studio etiquette
• Developing versatility for different styles (commercial, corporate, animation, etc.)